xii, 197 pages : 28 cm

"Becoming Interdisciplinary: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies introduces students to interdisciplinary studies and helps students seek a better understanding of themselves. Students are asked to reflect on their lives, their reasons for majoring in interdisciplinary studies, and their intellectual interests so they can make better decisions

"Students will learn how to answer the following questions: What are interdisciplinary studies?; What are some characteristics of interdisciplinarians?; What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a degree in interdisciplinary studies?; What can I do with a degree in interdisciplinary studies?"--Publisher description

Includes bibliographical references

Part 1. Understanding interdisciplinary studies -- What are interdisciplinary studies? Some initial definiations and historical contexts -- Essential terms for interdisciplinary studies -- Describing interdisciplinary studies: the power of metaphors -- Characteristics of interdisciplinarians -- Telling your story as an interdisciplinarian: writing an intellectual autobiography/personal narrative -- Advantages and disadvantages of interdisciplinary studies -- Part 2. Doing interdisciplinary studies -- Understanding and doing research on disciplines -- Portfolios for interdisciplinary studies students -- Part 3. Supplementary Readings

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